It’s been a record breaking year for wildfires. They still rage in California and other locations. This seldom taught topic in aviation almost caught me in a trap this Summer as I was flying in the smoke. Others weren’t so lucky, and there were some accidents. 
In this podcast we will discuss:

* My encounter with smoke on a trip from Anchorage to Homer
* Illusions, physical issues and observations on flying in smoke
* Why we need to avoid the smoke
* The added layer of TFRs that pop up for firefighting efforts

This may seem like an odd topic, but I’m hoping it reaches the ears and eyes of those that could benefit from the knowledge of the future. I learned that smoke is no joke and is very dangerous.